Description
Start Date-End Date: 07/18/2020-07/19/2020
Land Manager Office: USFS - Dillon Ranger District
Land Manager Contact: Cindy Ebbert
Funding Partner:
Programmatic Partner: Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Summary: Registration is currently on hold. Join us for our third year on the Salt Lick Trail!
Description: Project photo by Linda Engelbrecht.
Due to COVID-19, we expect significant changes to our 2020 volunteer projects including possible changes to dates, type of work, and project sizes. We are diligently working with our land management partners to address the logistical challenges posted by COVID-19 and provide safe volunteer opportunities. Please stay tuned and visitwww.voc.org/covid19for the most up-to-date information on VOC's response.
Where You'll Be:
The Salt Lick Trail system is a front-country trail with easy access from the popular Summit County town of Silverthorne, and is used by up to 20,000 hikers, bikers and winter recreationists each year! The trail also provides access to the nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness, home to more than 133,000 acres of alpine lakes, deep valleys, and dense forests.
What You'll Do:
This is VOC's third year working on the Salt Lick Trail system. On this project, volunteers ages 12+ can enjoy the scenic views whileworking toestablisha new connection between two existing trails in the Salt Lick Trail system, creating a new loop option for mountain bikers and other recreationists. Work will be moderate to difficult in nature, but no prior experience is required!
All volunteerswill enjoy campsites near town and meals from our volunteer Crew Chefs on Saturday and Sunday. With up to 60 volunteers, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people from across the state and play a critical role in expanding recreation opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
Check out photos from VOC's Salt Lick Trail projects in 2019 and 2018.
Why It Matters:
Bikes are not permitted in Wilderness areas, yet the only loop trail option currently enters and exits the Wilderness area, preventing cyclists from enjoying the full route. By helping to build the Salt Lick Trail, you will help create a new option for mountain bikers to complete a loop without entering the Wilderness. Furthermore, Silverthorne's economy heavily relies on trails and as such, your efforts will help support the local community while ensuringthat the Salt Lick Trail system can remain sustainable and enjoyable for years to come.
Need-to-Know Details:
Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or olderon single-day projects. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on overnight projects.
Volunteers are responsible for providing their own camping equipment.VOC will provide meals, tools, and work gloves.
Cancellation:Our partners rely on VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship needs, and our projects often have wait lists. If you need to cancel,please email Kendall Cox or call 303-715-1010 ext. 116 as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce.
About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. Founded in 1984 to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources, VOC has engaged nearly 125,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $25 million. Through award-winning youth and volunteer programs, leadership training, capacity-building programs, and collaborative efforts with nonprofits and land management agencies, VOC is an invaluable resource in Colorado, especially as our outdoor stewardship needs are approaching near-crisis levels. For more information, visitwww.voc.orgor call 303-715-1010.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.620357, -106.109851
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Camping Available: Yes
Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
High Altitude Project: Yes
Desired Number of Volunteers: 60
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